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July sales update and why it matters for ABC-MartInc ABC-MartInc (TSE:2670) released July 2026 sales figures, reporting all stores sales growth of 6.6%, compared with 4.2% a year earlier, and existing stores sales growth of 6.7%, compared with 4.5%. See our latest analysis for ABC-MartInc. The latest July sales update comes after a period where ABC-MartInc’s share price has gained 7.73% over 30 days and 6.91% year to date, yet the 1 year total shareholder return has declined 4.15%. This...

How Yamazen’s latest earnings report set the tone for the stock Yamazen (TSE:8051) released first quarter results on 10 August 2026, reporting sales of ¥145,862 million and net income of ¥1,913 million. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was ¥21.57. See our latest analysis for Yamazen. Yamazen’s latest quarterly update has landed alongside strong recent momentum, with the 30-day share price return of 10.27% and year to date share price return of 27.26% feeding into a 1-year...

Earnings event puts Japan Airport Terminal in focus Japan Airport Terminal (TSE:9706) is back on investor radars after reporting first quarter 2026 results on 7 August, with higher sales, revenue, net income and earnings per share compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Japan Airport Terminal. The latest earnings update comes after a strong run in Japan Airport Terminal's share price, with a 30 day share price return of 9.43%, a year to date share price return of 32.26%, and...

What Fujikura’s upgraded guidance tells you Fujikura (TSE:5803) has raised its consolidated forecasts for both the first half of fiscal 2026 and the full year to March 2027, indicating stronger expectations for net sales, operating profit and earnings per share. The company now forecasts first half net sales of ¥821,000 million, operating profit of ¥198,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥149,000 million. The updated net profit per share figure is ¥89.98, compared with...

Patent lawsuit puts Renesas Electronics stock under legal spotlight Navitas Semiconductor has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States targeting Renesas Electronics (TSE:6723) and its gallium nitride power semiconductor product lines. The case raises legal and financial questions for investors following the stock. See our latest analysis for Renesas Electronics. Against the backdrop of strong reported earnings and new DDR5 MRDIMM product announcements in late July, Renesas...

Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtd (TSE:9041) recently released first quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with both sales and net income higher than a year earlier. This earnings update provides fresh context for the stock. See our latest analysis for Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtd. The latest earnings news lands after a steady share price recovery, with Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtd delivering a 16.37% year to date share price return and a 22.33% total shareholder return over the past year...

Why Osaka Soda Stock Is Back in Focus After First Quarter Earnings Osaka Soda (TSE:4046) is drawing attention after reporting first quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥28,749 million and net income of ¥4,947 million. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations for the quarter came in at ¥40.49. Investors who follow Osaka Soda now have fresh financial data to compare with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Osaka Soda. Osaka Soda's...

Toshiba Tec Corporation recently reported results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, with sales rising to ¥148,894 million from ¥121,367 million a year earlier and net income improving to ¥2,010 million from a net loss of ¥4,987 million. This shift from a loss to positive earnings, with basic earnings per share moving from a loss of ¥94.18 to ¥37.94, marks a clear earnings turnaround for the company. With this earnings recovery and return to profitability, we will examine how Toshiba...

Sharp (TSE:6753) just held its Q1 2027 earnings call on 7 August 2026, giving investors fresh information on recent performance and management commentary that can influence how the stock is assessed. See our latest analysis for Sharp. Following the Q1 2027 earnings call and the board meeting on 7 August 2026 about reorganising wholly owned subsidiaries, Sharp's 1 day share price return of 1.10% and 90 day share price return of 9.65% sit against a year to date share price decline of 18.26% and...

Mitsui Chemicals recently issued earnings guidance for the first half of fiscal 2027, projecting sales revenue of ¥957.0 billion, operating income of ¥66.0 billion, and basic earnings per share of ¥94.05, while also forecasting a second-quarter dividend of ¥37.50 per share, down from ¥75.00 a year earlier. The combination of lower interim dividends and detailed profit guidance gives investors clearer visibility on how the company is balancing cash returns with its operational outlook. We’ll...

Raised guidance puts Nitto Denko in focus Nitto Denko (TSE:6988) raised its earnings guidance for the first half of fiscal 2026 and the full year, pointing to stronger demand across key electronics materials and support from a weaker yen. The new forecast includes projected first half revenue of ¥564,000 million and net profit of ¥76,000 million. For the full year to March 2027, the company now guides to revenue of ¥1,110,000 million and net profit of ¥142,000 million. See our latest analysis...

Mizuno Corporation has already reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥71,505 million from ¥63,528 million and net income increasing to ¥6,028 million from ¥4,880 million a year earlier, lifting basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥79.28 from ¥63.6. The simultaneous growth in sales and earnings highlights improved operational efficiency, with higher profitability per share reinforcing the quality of this earnings performance. We will now examine how...

Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) is back in focus after its board met on August 7, 2026, to consider a disposal of treasury shares via third party allotment, alongside first quarter earnings. See our latest analysis for Persol HoldingsLtd. The latest board meeting and first quarter update come after a period of mixed performance for Persol HoldingsLtd, with the 90 day share price return of 19.88% and a 1 year total shareholder return that declined 3.22%. Recent gains, including a 7.18% 1 day and...

Why Daiei Kankyo’s Latest Earnings Matter For Investors Daiei Kankyo (TSE:9336) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter earnings for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales, net income, and basic earnings per share all higher than a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Daiei Kankyo. Despite the strong first quarter numbers, Daiei Kankyo’s recent share price performance has been mixed, with a 7 day share price return of 2.9% and a 30 day share price decline of 4.9%...

Why Nippon Shokubai’s Latest Earnings Matter For Investors Nippon Shokubai (TSE:4114) drew fresh attention after reporting first quarter earnings on 7 August 2026, with sales of ¥121,318 million and net income of ¥10,378 million, both higher than a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Nippon Shokubai. The upbeat first quarter result has coincided with strong recent momentum in Nippon Shokubai’s stock, with a 30-day share price return of 25.27% and a 1-year total shareholder return of...

Panasonic Holdings’ Technics brand recently streamed a free, all‑vinyl DJ set by ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U from Tokyo Tower on Resident Advisor’s YouTube channel, marking the upcoming 55th anniversary of the SL‑1200 turntable series and celebrating its long-running role in global DJ and vinyl culture. Alongside this cultural milestone, Panasonic has also reported higher first-quarter earnings and raised full-year guidance, highlighting how its legacy audio brand and core businesses are both...

On August 10, 2026, Sumitomo Metal Mining revised its fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 consolidated earnings guidance, lifting expected net sales to ¥2.07 trillion and profit attributable to owners of parent to ¥216.00 billion, and also held its Q1 2027 earnings call. The guidance revision was driven by stronger-than-expected first-quarter results and a review of production and sales plans amid recent movements in non-ferrous metal prices and exchange rates. With this higher full-year...

How the new guidance and quarterly results frame Itoham Yonekyu Holdings stock Itoham Yonekyu Holdings (TSE:2296) has just paired fresh full year and second quarter earnings guidance with its first quarter results. This provides new reference points for assessing the stock in August 2026. The company now projects cumulative second quarter net sales of ¥510,000 million, operating profit of ¥13,800 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥9,500 million, with profit per share at...

TOKAI Holdings (TSE:3167) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a share repurchase program of up to 5,000,000 shares for ¥5,000 million, alongside updated dividend guidance and first quarter fiscal 2027 results. See our latest analysis for TOKAI Holdings. The buyback and dividend guidance sit against a backdrop of firm momentum in TOKAI Holdings, with a 7.6% 30 day share price return and a 63.8% five year total shareholder return pointing to interest that has built over time rather than...

ARE Holdings, Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of ¥197,177 million and net income of ¥8,612 million, alongside issuing revenue and profit guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and the year to March 31, 2027. The company also raised its dividend guidance for both the second quarter and the full 2026–2027 fiscal year, underlining management’s willingness to return more cash to shareholders as earnings improve. With stronger earnings and a higher...

JMDC Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥12,605 million and net income reaching ¥1,131 million, and issued consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and the fiscal year to March 31, 2027, including expected full-year revenue of ¥60,500 million and operating profit of ¥11,500 million. The guidance, which also includes projected full-year profit attributable to owners of ¥7,100 million or ¥108.19 per basic share, underscores...

In August 2026, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. reported half-year sales of ¥1,497,989 million and net income of ¥113,900 million, maintained an interim dividend of ¥25.00 per share, raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance, and approved structural reforms to its Outdoor Land Vehicle business. The decision to discontinue in-house Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle production in the U.S. and shift to an OEM-based collaborative model marks a significant effort to reshape the Outdoor Land Vehicle...

Guidance upgrade puts NS Solutions in focus NS Solutions (TSE:2327) raised its earnings guidance on 30 July 2026, with higher forecasts for revenue and profit for both the first half and full year, which has drawn fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for NS Solutions. The latest guidance upgrade comes after a period where NS Solutions has seen short term share price momentum pick up, with a 7 day share price return of 2.82% and a 3 month share price return of 3.29%. Over...

Ricoh Company (TSE:7752) shares moved after the company issued fresh earnings guidance and outlined higher interim and year-end dividend forecasts, giving investors updated clues on expected profits and shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Ricoh Company. The guidance update appears to have come against a constructive backdrop for Ricoh Company shares, with a 30 day share price return of 9.55% and a 90 day share price return of 19.19%. Over the longer term, momentum has been...